About this Gemstone
Red-orange moonstone is a radiant companion for inner harmony and heightened perception. With its warm hues ranging from copper and apricot to delicate rose, it symbolizes joy, inner strength, and a deep connection to cyclical rhythms – transformation, stillness, and new beginnings.
Historical Background
Moonstone has long been revered across cultures as a mystical gem, often associated with the power of the moon itself. In India, it was seen as a sacred stone for love and protection; in ancient Rome, it was worn as a symbol of the goddess Diana. The red-orange variety is a rare and particularly vivid form, traditionally used in protective amulets, meditation tools, and spiritual rituals.
Effect & Meaning
Red-orange moonstone nurtures emotional balance and fosters trust in one’s own rhythm. It enhances intuition and body awareness, gently dissolves emotional blockages, and encourages serenity—especially in times of change. Its energetic presence is known to support creativity and a strengthened sense of self.
Color Play & Structure
This moonstone features warm gradients of color – from soft copper to terracotta with golden shimmer. Some stones display delicate chatoyancy or fine veining that comes to life in the light. These natural variations give each gem its own distinctive character.
Design at Ciconiidae
At Ciconiidae, red-orange moonstone is set into the finest leather as a luminous detail – a symbol of softness, strength, and the beauty of cyclical transformation.
ZODIAC SIGN
Cancer, Pisces & Libra
Red-orange moonstone resonates especially with the zodiac signs Cancer, Pisces, and Libra. It enhances emotional depth, self-care, and a natural connection to inner intuition.